Comments for the name Marie

In fact, it is NOT Mrs. Curie's name. Her real name was MARIA, as she was of Polish origin (her full name was Maria Sk³odowska-Curie) and the form 'Marie' is not used in Poland. I know she is worldwide known as Marie, but as there is 'Maria' form at behindthename.com, there is no reason to spread a non-accurate information like that.

Even though she is fictional, Marie is one of the two names of the main character in the ballet, "The Nutcracker". My company uses Clara however, which I like much better. Marie to me is just one of those filler names.

A famous bearer was Canadian actres Marie Dressler (November 9, 1868 – July 28, 1934). She was the fourth winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for her role as Min Divot in 'Min and Bill.' She received an additional nomination in 1932 for 'Emma.'

Marie Cavallier is the French-born wife of Prince Joachim of Denmark; in connection with the wedding, she became HRH Princess Marie Agathe Odile of Denmark.

-- Anonymous User 6/11/2008

Marie Romanov Nikolevna was Anastasia Romanov's older sister by two years. There is a big dispute between scientists about whether or not it was Marie or Anastasia who escaped their family's massacre. Their little brother Alexei (often translated as Alexis) is also rumored to have escaped the gruesome execution. Also, many people believe that Marie's name is actually Maria, but it is is Marie. Some translations DO say Maria, but I think her name is truly Marie.

A famous bearer of this name was German soprano Marie Wittich (1868-1931). She is noted as having sung the role of Salome in the Richard Strauss opera "Salome" at its premiere in Germany, 9 December 1905.

Marie Osmond is a singer who often performs with her brother, Donny Osmond. She made history at the age of 12 when she became the youngest female artist to have her debut record go to #1 on the charts with her song, "Paper Roses."